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80 years ago, the Allies landed on the European continent to take one of the most important steps in what was victory against Nazi Germany. On the occasion of this event, tributes and commemorations take place in different parts of the world and in different industries; the video game, which has recreated this chapter of history so many times, is not to be outdone.
Asobo prepared something quite interesting for the virtual pilots of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with a pack of planes closely linked to this legendary landing on the French coast.
D-day seen from the sky
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In the early morning of June 6, 1944, the first C-47 Skytrains of the 434th Airborne Operations Group took off from England to arrive in France loaded with artillery, troops, anti-tank guns, medical equipment and other supplies that would be necessary. vital for the rest of the companies that would storm the beaches.
Each of these C-47s carried, using a metal cable, a Waco CG-4A glider with this precious cargo. The two planes They have been perfectly recreated for the simulator in a pack called Famous Flyer 9. which has only one livery for the glider and two for the C-47, olive green and US Navy. The pack costs U$D 14.99 and will be on sale until July 6; All proceeds will be donated to a veterans’ charity.
